This is an Afghan Hound figurine made by Lisa Larson at Gustavsberg from 1977 to 1979. Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion, separate from the mass-produced products line, where famous designers such as Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larson produced art pieces. This is a ceramic figurine that was handcrafted one by one in that atelier.
The series name "Kennel" means doghouse, and the series includes figurines of several dog breeds. The Afghan Hound has been reproduced in a different form, but this is an original vintage item produced between 1977 and 1979. The facial expression is detailed, with the mouth slightly open in a cute way. The dark eyes are clearly visible, but the round pupils are well expressed. This shows Lisa Larson's technical ability as a sculptor, skillfully deforming the figure while expressing cuteness.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Series: Kennel Year: 1977-1979 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is a complete item with no notable damage. The original sticker is still there, and it is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips, just as it was when it was made.
■Size
Height 11cm Width 14cm Depth 4cm
Gustavsberg's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned Swedish ceramicist, he was born in Härlunda, a village of about 500 people in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region in southern Sweden.
As a child, she aspired to be a fashion designer, but after enrolling at the Gothenburg Academy of Art, she studied ceramics. One day, she was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year probationary period, she officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, she released the Lilla Zoo series, and in 1964, she came up with the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
Lisa Larson has not only worked for Gustavsberg, but has also provided designs for Höganäs, the major domestic retailer Åhléns, and the German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, she became a freelance artist, working on a voluntary basis with companies, rather than as an exclusive contractor, and continued to work freely in various fields. In 1979 and 1981, she held solo exhibitions at Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and the 1981 exhibition was visited by a total of 70,000 people.